The Bible clearly teaches that every Christian is to be engaged in the task of apologetics. From the Bible’s description of “always being ready to give an answer for the reason for the hope we have” (1 Peter 3:15) to contending for the faith once and for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3), Christians […]
Expository Apologetics: Answering Objections with the Power of the Word Read More »
The best devotional literature combines solid exegesis of the text with insightful application. Both are necessary for a quality work; which explains why there is so little quality devotional literature. Perhaps that also explains why Douglas Sean O’Donnell has written such a great piece of devotional literature even though that wasn’t his intent. His commentary
A Review of “1-3 John” by Douglas Sean O’Donnell Read More »
If you’ve ever had to wait on the Lord for a new position or in a difficult circumstance then you know that not only is it uncomfortable, it can be painfully hard. In my own life, I’ve had to wait on the Lord. For six and a half years my family didn’t know where my
Waiting on God: What to Do When God Does Nothing Read More »
One of the greatest areas of opportunity for pastors and ministry leaders exists in the sphere of helping them to read the Bible rightly and well. The problem of biblical illiteracy is a real issue in our day but so also is the neglected topic (at a lay level) of biblical interpretation. Many people struggle
Urban Legends of the New Testament 40 Common Misconceptions Read More »
How should we struggle with our emotional sufferings? One particular way is to meditate on the character of the Triune God. That is what pastor Joe Thorn did when he went through a particularly “desperate” season of life. In Experiencing the Trinity, Thorn shares with us the insights about God that most helped him with during
Depression is a common and often debilitating problem for millions of people. How should we think about depression, its relationship to our faith, and seek to address it in healthy and biblically faithful ways in our local churches? These are the kinds of questions that counselor Wayne Mack seeks to address in his book Out
I have a confession to make. I enjoy children’s books. In particular, I enjoy reading children’s books that relay the glorious and wondrous message found in the pages of Scripture. Even more specifically, I truly appreciate authors who present this glorious and wondrous message in a manner that does not present what is found in
The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden Read More »
“Context is king,” as it is often said. Context becomes even more important when it comes to reading the Scriptures. Some of the main hindrances Bible readers face when studying God’s Word is that they cannot get a grip for why the author said what he did, or why the audience responds the way they
Reading Romans In Context (Ben Blackwell, John Goodrich, Jason Maston, Editors) Read More »